Manchester United dealt new injury worry as Michael Carrick explains surprise late substitution

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 21). Manchester United dealt new injury worry as Michael Carrick explains surprise late substitution. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rashford-injury-latest-carrick-england-b1297729.html

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Manchester United faced an injury setback during their match at Craven Cottage when Marcus Rashford had to be substituted in the 77th minute due to an unspecified issue, despite previously appearing uninjured. Head coach Michael Carrick explained that Rashford was a threat on the field and will likely see his form improve soon but confirmed he is unsure about Rashford's condition now. It has been reported that Rashford will miss upcoming England national team matches due to this injury. Additionally, Carrick mentioned positive signs for other injured players like Amad Diallo, who should return to training shortly before their next match against Tottenham on October 10.

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In a Premier League match on Sunday at Craven Cottage, Manchester United faced a new injury concern with forward Marcus Rashford, who left the game in the 77th minute due to an undisclosed issue. Head coach Michael Carrick made this substitution despite Rashford's strong performance and ability to create scoring opportunities; he was also fouled by Timothy Castagne earlier in the second half but did not receive immediate medical attention. Carrick later explained on beIN Sports that Rashford had "a bit of an issue" but didn't specify the nature or severity of it, indicating uncertainty about his status moving forward. Rashford’s departure adds to Manchester United's recent struggles and injury concerns ahead of upcoming matches.

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While Rashford was hurt in the first half and then fouled by Timothy Castagne in the second half, he did not require any treatment from the United medical staff as he took the long route around the pitch before making his way to the away dugout.

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🔮 He could have had a couple of goals for us today.

2026-09-21 · Evening Standard

Manchester United dealt new injury worry as Michael Carrick explains surprise late substitution · assertive framing

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Rashford kept his place in the Man United starting lineup at Craven Cottage on Sunday, with head coach Michael Carrick making one change from the previous Premier League outing - the controversial 1-0 defeat in the Manchester derby. asserted

Carrick → keep → derby

However, the forward’s involvement came to an end in the 77th minute as he was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a rather surprising substitution given United were trailing following Lisandro Martinez’s calamitous own goal. asserted

United → come → goal

he → hurt → dugout

Although, Carrick has since revealed Rashford picked up an issue and is "not sure" if the 28-year-old is OK. asserted

old → reveal → issue

"We had to bring him off as he had a bit of an issue," Carrick told beIN Sports. asserted

Carrick → have → Sports

He could have had a couple of goals for us today. uncertain

He → have → us

He's another one who is getting himself in good positions, it's just not quite falling for him. asserted

it → get → him

“We know Marcus. asserted

We → know → Marcus

We know how to get the best out of him and will continue to do that." asserted

We → know → that

It has since been reported that Rashford will be forced to pull out of the England squad for Nations League games against Spain (x2), Croatia and Czechia as part of the new three-week international break. asserted

Rashford → report → break

United were without Benjamin Sesko for the trip to the capital, although Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt and Carlos Baleba should be read after the break when Tottenham visit Old Trafford on October 10. asserted

Tottenham → read → October

"It was good to have Carlos [Baleba] today [on the bench]," Carrick told MUTV. asserted

Carrick → have → MUTV

"Amad, hopefully by the time we get back, he will have trained with the group. asserted

he → get → group

Matta is working towards his fitness as well." asserted

Matta → work → fitness

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